In popular culture, dragons can fly and usually resemble, or look like, a reptile. Which three words in this sentence are the context clue that tells the meaning of the word "resemble"?
"or look like"
In popular culture, dragons can fly and usually resemble, or look like, a reptile. What punctuation in this sentence sets off the context clue?
commas
So how was the mythical idea of a dragon made up by different people who had never met each other? What is the meaning of the word "mythical" as used in this sentence?
Imaginary and legendary
Real and tangible
Historical and documented
Ordinary and mundane
Ancient crocodiles and large lizards may have also been the inspiration for dragon myths. What is the meaning of the word "inspiration" as used in this sentence?
A sudden burst of creativity
The origin of ancient cultures
Motivation to discover new species
The idea source or influence
One such reptile is the Komodo dragon. The Komodo dragon can be up to 10 feet long and it uses toxic bacteria from its mouth to poison other animals. Which of the following best defines the term "toxic"?
A state of extreme happiness
A synonym for transparent and clear
A substance that is essential for healthy living
Something that is harmful or damaging
The skull was sent to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum to be reassembled by a paleontologist. Once the skull had been put back together, scientists realized they had possibly discovered a new species of dinosaur. "Reassembled" means:
Taking apart a structure or object
Putting together again after taking apart
Analyzing and interpreting information
Dividing into smaller components for better understanding
The dinosaur was classified into the pachycephalosaur family. What does the term "classified" mean in this sentence?
A confidential document or information
Publicly disclosed and widely known
Categorized or grouped based on shared characteristics
A state of disorganization and chaos
Name two animals that may have inspired dragons.
Where was the Dracorex hogwartsia skull found?
What was the inspiration for the Dracorex hogwartsia’s name?
List 3 characteristics of the Dracorex hogwartsia.
List 3 common characteristics of mythical dragons.
Fact, fiction, or opinion: Dragons are the most interesting kind of mythical creature.
Opinion
